Senior Analyst, OT Cyber Security, Montreal, Canada – Immigration Support Possible

Visa type confirmed: Immigration Support Possible

Job Opportunity: Senior Analyst, OT Cyber Security

Our client, located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, is seeking a talented Senior Analyst in OT Cyber Security. This full-time permanent position is ideal for candidates looking to make an impact in the cybersecurity field with a focus on operational technology.

Overview

The OT Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for safeguarding Operational Technology (OT) environments by identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks. The role collaborates closely with the Cyber Security Operations team and the Operational Technology team to secure industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA systems, and other OT assets against emerging threats. You will provide cybersecurity guidance, implement security controls, and support compliance initiatives while ensuring minimal disruption to operational processes.

Your Challenges

• Act as a cybersecurity advisor to the Operational Technology Team, integrating security principles into industrial processes while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Monitor OT networks for security threats, respond to incidents, and conduct forensic investigations when necessary.
• Conduct security risk assessments on OT environments and ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards such as NIST, IEC 62443, and CISA guidelines.
• Deploy and manage security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), endpoint protection, and network segmentation solutions.
• Identify vulnerabilities in OT systems, collaborate with the OT Team to remediate risks, and implement necessary compensating controls.
• Provide cybersecurity coaching and guidance on best practices to OT personnel to enhance overall security posture.
• Work with both IT and OT teams to develop and improve incident response plans specific to OT environments.
• Assist in developing OT cybersecurity policies, procedures, and playbooks to standardize security practices.
• Collaborate with vendors, third-party service providers, and regulatory bodies to enhance security measures for industrial environments.

Your Skills

• Experience in manufacturing, utilities, or critical infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of incident response processes and forensic analysis in industrial settings.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles related to OT environments.
• Understanding of cybersecurity implications of Industry 4.0 and IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things).
• Experience with industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, and distributed control systems (DCS).
• Knowledge of OT network security, segmentation strategies, and protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC, PROFINET, etc.).
• Understanding of secure remote access solutions and identity and access management (IAM) for OT environments.
• Experience conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing in OT environments.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on OT/ICS security preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, PLCs, and other OT technologies.
• Familiarity with OT-specific security frameworks such as IEC 62443 and NIST CSF.
• Experience with network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.
• Hands-on experience with network segmentation and Zero Trust security models for OT environments.
• Strong understanding of cyber threat intelligence, vulnerability & patch management, and incident response.
• Bilingual English/French*
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, bridging gaps between cybersecurity and OT teams.
• Industry certifications such as GICSP, CISSP, CISM, or CEH are a plus.

What We Are Offering

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays a year from the first day of work, depending on experience
• Full range of group insurance from the first day of work
• Telemedicine services
• Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work
• Employee and family assistance program
• Education assistance program
• Hybrid workplace: in-person and remote work
• Work environment based on respect, inclusion, and diversity
• Office accessible by public transit

(*) English bilingual: This qualification is required since this function involves regular verbal and/or written interaction with customers, partners, and/or American subsidiaries.

Our client is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. They offer an inclusive, rewarding, and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.

Register Your Interest In A New Life In Canada

If this role isn’t quite what you are looking for but a Sponsored job in Canada is still of interest. Click here to upload your resume and register your interest with our Canadian Recruitment Partners

VJCInformation & Communications Technology